1993
In 1993, after a ten year restoration undertaken completely by volunteers, the Issaquah Depot was placed on the National Register of Historic Sites.
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1992
In 1992, Issaquah celebrated its centennial. Among the related swag was this cap, now part of the Issaquah History Museums collection.
1991
In 1991, The Washington Education Association produced this poster in preparation for a teachers’ strike. Teachers in thirty-eight districts – including Issaquah – went on strike that year.
1990
In 1990, the first Mountains to Sound March was held. Led by the Issaquah Alps Trails Club, citizens hiked from Snoqualmie Pass to Seattle in order to publicize the need to save this scenic cooridor. And thus the Mountains to Sound Greenway was born.
1989
In 1989, this certificate was awarded to Iva Eastlick Jones McKilrath, a descendant of the Mercers, Eastlicks, and Vaughns, to celebrate her turning 100 years of age “before or during Washington State’s Centennial Year.”
1988
In 1988, Issaquah School Superintendent Kateri Brow is named Washington State Superintendent of the Year. Brow transformed the Issaquah School District after several years of tumult. #Issaquah125
1987
In 1987, Sharon Dean was selected as Miss Issaquah; she went on to win the Miss Washington competition in the same year, and competed in the Miss American pageant.
1986
In 1986, Carl Darchuck re-opened the Issaquah Theatre as a venue for his troupe of community players. This group would go on to become the renowned Village Theatre.
1985
In 1985, Ruth Kees founded the Issaquah Environmental Council, which is still active here in Issaquah. Read more!
Ruth Kees (left) and Fred Nystrom (right) walk along Issaquah Creek ca late 1980s. [IHM photo 2009-3-12]
1984
In 1984, ground is broken on Providence Point, a living community for senior citizens. #Issaquah125
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